Ages: 1st - 8th Grades offering Elementary and Middle School programs. From bird calls to wolf howls, animals communicate through enchanting songs. Ring in the holidays as we learn the reason behind the wild melodies of the season. Registration is required. (The elementary program is sold out.)
Ages: 11st & 2nd Grade. Introduce your young ones to the world of animal tracking! Students will learn how to seek out and identify the tracks of animals that call Cheyenne Mountain home all while traversing through the wilderness themselves. This event also includes daytime admission to the Zoo. . Registration is required.
Ages Middle School & High School. Come explore the unique strategies wildlife use to endure the colder seasons. Whether it’s eating enough food to double in weight or embarking on long journeys to somewhere warmer, animals find amazing ways to survive the winter. Join us to uncover the secrets behind these remarkable survival tactics. Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: Friday, December 27 only. All over the world, people are celebrating as the year comes to an end. We love our Stroller Safari family and getting to watch each little learner grow so much over the past year. Come celebrate with us for one final event, before we head into the new year and make all new memories together! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: January 10, 23, 29. This month we are kicking off the New Year by jumping right in and meeting some animals who are really good at this method of locomotion! Families will also get to show off their own jumping skills! Registration is required.
Adults 21+. Offered Apr. 19. Want a change of scenery on a weekend night? Come join us under the stars for an adults only private evening tour of our mountainside Zoo. We will enjoy a beverage to start off the night, then stroll under the stars to see what our animals do at night, we will even get an opportunity to meet one of our Loft animal ambassadors! This program is for adults only, 21+. Registration is required and open online now. If you would like to be on a wait list when any of our Date Night Starlight Safaris become sold out, please submit this form.
Ages: 1st - 8th Grades offering Elementary and Middle School programs. Join us as we delve into extreme environments, like the Arctic, deep sea, and deserts! Together, we will learn what allows animals to survive and thrive in such harsh conditions. Registration is required.
Ages: Middle School & High School. Discover the journey of bringing animals back from the brink of extinction and reintroducing them to the wild. We’ll explore how the concepts of rewilding & reintroduction can restore balance to natural ecosystems and the vital role they play in global conservation efforts. Registration is required.
Ages: Middle and High School, 6th - 12th grades. Summer Session runs May-August 2025 (dates TBA) for Zoo Crew, Junior Zoo Keeper and Teen Leader programs. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Teen Programs provide meaningful life experiences that inspire teens to take conservation action both on and off Zoo grounds through education, leadership, stewardship and environmental exploration. Admission to the program is through an application process. Online applications for Zoo Crew, Junior Zoo Keeper and Teen Leader will be open during this time. An application fee applies. Once you have completed your application fee transaction you will get an automatic generated email that contains the link to your application! All applications must be submitted by midnight on February 10, 2025.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: February 28. This month we will be focusing on birds! Participants will get a chance to meet a variety of feathered friends and make enrichment for native bird species! Registration is required.
Ages: Middle School & High School. Join us as we learn how to read the signs of wildlife and the stories they can tell us! This in-the-field experience will teach learners how to identify animal tracks, scat, and many other signs of local wildlife. Registration is required.
Mark your calendars - EARLY BIRD pricing and an exclusive member's only summer camp registration period will be open February 3-9, 2025. Then, Early Bird registration continues for members and the general public, February 10-14, 2025. General registration begins February 15, if not sold out. Summer Camp programs will be available to children in preschool through 8th grade. Camps are selling out quickly.
Ages 4-5 years. Join us as we delve into the magic of Colorado's wild forests! From playful chipmunks to towering pines, we'll explore the wonders of the woods and learn about the animals that bring the forest to life! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: Thursday, February 13 only. This special Valentine’s Day Holiday edition Stroller Safari includes a special animal demo, meeting birds around the Zoo, and creating a birdhouse to take home so that your backyard lovebirds can have somewhere to raise their family! Registration is required.
Ages Elementary and Middle School. Discover the heartwarming world of unusual animal friendships that come in all shapes, sizes, and species! Join us this Valentine's Day to see how "opposites attract" isn't just in movies and learn how some pals are paws-itively perfect for each other. Registration is required.
On Tuesday, February 25, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! Simply purchase a dog ticket along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: March 5, 13, 21, 29. This month we are focusing on animals that are just like us; mammals! Participants will get a chance to meet some "furry" friends and test out their own sense of smell! Registration is required.
Ages 4-5 years. Get ready to hop like a wallaby, waddle like a penguin, and slither like a snake! From the swift sprints of leopards to the playful leaps of otters, together we will learn about animal's unique movements through the wildest of wiggles. Registration is required. This program is sold out. To be on a wait list, please email zoocamp@cmzoo.org
On the Friday of March 21, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! Simply purchase a dog ticket along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: Monday, March 17 only. This special Holiday edition Stroller Safari includes a special demo with an animal from our reptile area, meet & greets with other “green” animals, and a fun green themed sensory activity! Registration is required.
Ages: Middle School & High School. From the very tops of the alpine summits to the base of forested foothills, wildlife and plants alike have perfected their adaptations to surviving some of the most challenging mountain habitats. Join us as we explore mountainous species from around the world and their ability to thrive in some of the harshest environments on our planet. Registration is required.
Ages 6th-12th Grades. Join us for an evening tour away from home and get to discover what the animals do at night, when the rest of the world is sleeping. We will tour multiple buildings as well as have a chance to meet an animal up-close. Registration is required.
Ages Elementary and Middle School. Spring is the season of new life – and baby animals! From wobbly fawns taking first steps to fluffy chicks learning to fly, every animal starts life with incredible instincts. Join us as we discover the amazing ways these little ones grow up in the wild. Registration is required. This program is sold out. To be on a wait list, please email zoocamp@cmzoo.org.
Get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! Simply purchase a dog ticket along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Age: Middle School & High School. As the spring season starts to arrive so does the return of flowering plants and pollinator partners. Join us as we learn about the dynamic relationship between pollinators and the natural world. We’ll study some resident species here at the zoo while also focusing on ways we can help pollinating species right in our own backyards. Registration is required.
Join us for this Zoo Hiring Event on Saturday, April 12, Sunday, April 13 & Monday, April 14. For ages 18+. Several part-time jobs are available! Opportunities to share your resume and pre-schedule an interview for one of our part-time positions. Bring your resume! Interview appointments are strongly encouraged and can be scheduled using the link when you click this event. Walk-up interviews will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis and may require a wait depending on interviewer availability. The latest interview time will be at 2:30 p.m.
Ages 1-4 years. Offered Saturday, April 19 or Sunday, April 20 only. This includes a visit with our resident rabbits and egg decorating! Participants will also learn how eggs are connected to lots of other animals around the Zoo too! Registration is required.
ages 4-5 years. Pack your binoculars and get ready for a safari trek like no other! Join us as we explore the animals of Africa, spotting towering giraffes, roaring lions, and lumbering elephants across the savanna – no passport required! Registration is required.
Sun., April 27 is World Tapir Day and to celebrate, Zoo guests can meet Mochi and even give him chin scratches during a special tapir keeper talk. All you need to do is reserve your e-tickets in advance, and come to the tapir yard for scheduled events! This is an incredibly rare opportunity, since Mochi is one of only three mountain tapir in human care in the United States and wild mountain tapirs are critically endangered.
Event schedule is: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Informational table outside of the tapir yard, 10 a.m. Watch Mochi enjoy some tapir enrichment (weather dependent), 1:30 p.m. Keeper talk and a chance to give Mochi chin scratches (weather dependent). Advance tickets are required and can be purchased at cmzoo.org/tickets.
On the Fridays of May 9 & 23, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! Simply purchase a dog ticket along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Ages 1-4 years. This is all about our Magnificent Moms….including you! Come join us for a fabulous fun adventure as we visit other mother’s around the Zoo! Registration is required.
Join us at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for our annual plant sale: Thursday - Saturday, May 15, 16 & 17, while supplies last. All proceeds benefit the Zoo. A diverse selection of plant species are available, including vegetables, herbs and native perennials. All the plants are grown in Colorado, and most are grown right here at CMZoo. Not sure what you need? Our experienced horticulture staff can help you navigate the many types of available species. You're sure to find the perfect additions for your yard, patio or garden! Access the Plant Sale via the Zoo guest parking lot (look for signs). Sales are IN-PERSON ONLY. No reservation or Zoo admission required. (Please note: NO SHIPPING or delivery is available; sale is in-person only, no online sales.)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites all ages of world class runners and families alike to Run to the Shrine, offered on the evenings of Saturday, May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025. Run to the Shrine is a 4-mile run/walk course that curves through the Zoo, up to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun and back down into the Zoo. Run to the Shrine has become an annual Cheyenne Mountain Zoo tradition, and it is the only time that guests are allowed to travel up to the Shrine of the Sun by foot! In addition, Run to the Shrine is an important fundraiser for the Zoo. Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years. The natural forest habitat we have on the mountain helps many of our animals feel right at home! Join us as we Journey into the Jungle to meet some animals who prefer the dense coverage of the trees to the open plains. Registration is required.
On Monday, June 9 & Tuesday, June 24, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! Simply purchase a dog ticket along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Ages 7-11. These day camp opportunities are specially designed for campers ages 7 -11 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental disabilities/delays or medical fragility. Theme: Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and COLORS! As we learn the colors of the rainbow, join us to find creatures around the zoo that are colorful too. Registration is required.
Zoo Members only - We appreciate you, so join us and your favorite animals for our first after-hours members-only event of the summer! Don’t forget your discount at our Thundergod Gift Shop. All restaurants will be open! We look forward to seeing you at the Zoo! Check your membership email for more details. Reservations for the Member Appreciation Night event (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) are not required (Advanced tickets are required for any daytime admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Age: 3rd-6th grade. Together we’ll learn about the one true force on our planet, the force of nature! We’ll study both the light and dark sides of our natural world and even try our hands at making our own lightsabers out of natural materials! Registration is required.
Kick off your summer with Cheyenne Mountain Zoo during the first adults-only event of the season! Don’t miss this adults-only event. Enjoy all-inclusive samples of beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks while tasting delicious eats from area restaurants. Local musicians will set the mood throughout the Zoo and have you dancing the night away until 9:30 p.m. This evening is for adults 21 and older ONLY. IDs must be presented on event night. Advance tickets are required and sell out quickly. Advance tickets are on sale and sell out quickly.
Ages: Middle School & High School. Join us as we look at the vital role color plays in our natural world. As humans, we view color as aesthetically pleasing but for many animals and plants color is a tool necessary for survival. This workshop will focus on how different species utilize color as forms of communication and means of survival. Registration is required.